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For the most comprehensive depression information, welcome to the new HealthyPlace.com Depression Center.

Depression is a common and serious disorder. Every year, depression affects 10% of adult Americans over age 18. Depression takes a big toll in suffering and can lead to suicide in severe cases. Family, friends, health, work or school can all be seriously impacted by the disease. However, depression is very treatable. There is hope.

For those who have already been diagnosed with depression and are in treatment, we want to help you learn as much as you can about depression and to offer you support in your recovery. We want to give you up-to-date information about what depression is (and what it isn't). There are some common myths about depression that aren't correct.

We believe that the more you understand about depression and issues like medications, the more likely you are to get the full benefit of treatment.

Finally, if you feel depressed but haven't been diagnosed with depression, read the information here anyway. It may help you to decide to see a doctor or mental health therapist for evaluation and/or treatment.

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Depression Defined

What is Depression?
Causes of Depression
Seriousness of Depression

Types of Depression

Overview
Atypical Depression
Dysthymia
Major Depression
Manic Depression (Bipolar)
Post-Partum Depression
PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder)
Psychotic Depression
Seasonal Affective Disorder
(SAD)

People and Depression

Depression in Children
Depression in Men
Depression in Women
Depression in Elderly
Minorities and Depression

Treatments

Antidepressants - Depression Medications
Alternative Remedies for Depression
ECT - Shock Therapy
EMDR
Psychotherapy
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation - TMS
Vagus Nerve Stimulation

Related Information

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Depression at Work
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Living with Depression
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How Serious is Your Depression?

Depression is a serious illness. Discover the importance of getting treatment for depression and the consequences if you don't.

This section of our site includes an antidepressant quiz to help you determine if you're a candidate for taking an antidepressant along with personal stories of recovering from major depression.

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Diagnosing Depression in Children

In adults, it is often possible to get by with only talking with the patient. This is never possible with children and adolescents. Children often will not say they are depressed. They are most likely to blame all their problems on school, friends, or family. Only by talking with the family can your doctor get an outside perspective.

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